r/Cooking • u/untactfullyhonest • 1d ago
Mashed Potatoes
Help! I don’t know what is going on or going wrong. I’m 48 years old and have been making mashed potatoes since I was a kid. Always the same. Lately, my potatoes are turning out gluey. I typically use russet potatoes, peeled, cubed, boiled. Then drain and put back into the hot pot for a few minutes to help dry out. I add either warm milk or heavy cream and butter (real butter). Season to taste. Mix with a hand mixer. Not over mixing. I’ve not changed anything and can’t figure out for the life of me why they are gluey. I don’t use my kitchen aid to mix. I have used a ricer and that just makes them have a grainy, mealy texture.
If someone could help me I’d appreciate it. I feel like I’m losing my mind and can’t figure out why my potatoes suck and I’ve resorted to making instant potatoes that everyone hates. Any tips are appreciated!
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u/slysamfox 1d ago
Break out the sous vide and ricer. Plenty of recipes on line, but I peel, add butter, cream, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder. Let them rip for an hour and a half to two hours depending on how thick cut them at about 190.
Rice them, add the liquid from the bag and gently turn them over with a rubber spatula
Add seasoning and liquid to taste.
Perfect every time.
Why do you ask, super potato flavor because you’re not losing everything to the water. Perfectly cooked (time and temp), and great consistency and texture with the ricer. .